Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-394-17201-6 (ISBN)
A range of both common and lesser-known modalities are covered, including physical therapy, holistic nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and grief counseling.
The text enables readers to assist with procedures associated with holistic medicine and knowledgeably discuss treatment options with clients. Outlining the respective roles of technicians and veterinarians throughout, Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides thorough coverage of integrative veterinary medicine in a user-friendly, digestible format.
The book provides clinically-relevant patient history and release forms, a glossary of terms, quick reference charts, and contact information for additional resources and training.
Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses covers sample topics such as:
- TCM theory, chiropractic medicine, veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM), osteopathy, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and veterinary NAET
- Homotoxicology, applied kinesiology (AK), bach flower therapy, glandulars, cold laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ozone therapy, and prolotherapy
- BioNutritional analysis (BNA), immuno-augmentative therapy (IAT), color therapy, rife, EAV/Biotron, and animal communicators
- Detoxification, nutraceuticals, general nutrition, trigger point therapy, reiki, shiatsu, tuina, underwater treadmill therapy, and herbal pharmacy procedures
- Role of conventional medicine in a holistic practice, ozone therapy, pulsing magnetic field therapy, and assisi loop
Nancy Scanlan, DVM (University of California, Davis), MSFP is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and practices complementary and alternative medicine in Siskiyou County, California. She is a past-President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, past Executive Director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, and a past-President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. She is currently an Alternative Veterinary Medicine Consultant for Veterinary Information Network, and Special Projects Manager and liaison to the Registry of Approved Continuing Education for the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, in Queensland, Australia.
Preface to the Second Edition xxv
Preface to the Original Edition xxvii
About the Author xxix
Introduction xxxi
1 What Is Holistic Medicine? 1
2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse in the Holistic Practice 15
3 Legal Implications 23
4 Introduction to Modalities 29
5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Rehabilitation and Hospice Care 39
6 The Touch Therapies 59
7 Detoxification and Fasting 87
8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition 105
9 Nutraceuticals 123
10 More Treatments with a Certification Program 163
11 Other Commonly Employed Modalities 205
12 Other Less Commonly Used Modalities 229
Appendix 1: Glossary 241
Appendix 2: Alphabetical List of Holistic Veterinary Modalities 245
Appendix 3: Where to Go for More Help 249
Appendix 4: Questions to Help Define the Scope of Your Practice 253
Appendix 5: Patient History Chart 257
Appendix 6: Consent Form 261
Appendix 7: Vaccination Consent Form 263
Appendix 8: Writing Case Reports 265
Appendix 9: Special Diets for Disease Problems 273
Appendix 10: Analysis of Some Homemade Diets 277
Appendix 11: Doses for Herbs 281
Appendix 12: Dosing Schedule for Homotoxicology Formulas 283
Appendix 13: Alphabetical List of Bach Flower Remedies 285
Appendix 14: How to Find a Holistic Veterinarian 287
Appendix 15: Inventory Management 289
Appendix 16: Medicating and Grooming 295
Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 301
Index 307
| Erscheinungsdatum | 25.05.2024 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 252 mm |
| Gewicht | 544 g |
| Einbandart | kartoniert |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin ► Allgemein ► Alternative Heilverfahren |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-17201-X / 139417201X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-17201-6 / 9781394172016 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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